1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box

About the Item

A fine antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box; part of our continental silverware collection This antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box has a cylindrical form. The body is encircled with inlaid gold and silver trailing foliage designs. The box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover, embellished to the anterior domed surface with a transfer printed classical figure. The sides of the cover are ornamented with further bands of inlaid silver decoration below a braid style border. This fine antique silver box has a gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to this impressive box include: Importer's mark: C&C (Cohen & Charles) Import hallmark: London Silver quality/purity mark: .925 (925/1000) Date mark: r (1912) Condition This antique continental box is a very good gauge of silver, good quality and in excellent condition. The import hallmarks to the rim of the box and interior of the cover are all very clear. Dimensions: Diameter 4.5cm/1.75" Height 2cm/0.75" Maker: Cohen & Charles Origin: London Import Hallmarks Date: 1912 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may not give a true representation of this example of antique silverware. Item Ref. SKU: A1048

Creator:
Cohen & Charles (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
1912
Condition:
Please see main description.
Seller Location:
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A10481stDibs: LU1200218436642